1957 BMW 600 vs. 2013 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 BMW 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 BMW 600 would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Continental (621 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 601 more horse power than 1957 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1957 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1845 kg more than 1957 BMW 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Bentley Continental is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1957 BMW 600. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2013 Bentley Continental (800 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 762 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 BMW 600. 2013 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1957 BMW 600 has manual transmission. 1957 BMW 600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 BMW 600 | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | BMW | Bentley |
| Model | 600 | Continental |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 583 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 621 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 800 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 2395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 4804 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 2194 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1388 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2745 mm |
